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Help Michelle pay for laparoscopic cyst removal at Saint Mary Hospital
After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Michelle was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Michelle was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in July. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,550 short.
my wife has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since July. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Michelle struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Michelle won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $3,550 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $155
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,200
• Physiotherapy sessions: $650
• Post-operative medication: $250
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $295
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-11-01
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thinking of you, Luke. Shared this with my family. All the best
Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Love from San Antonio.
Hope it all works out, Luke. Get well soon. All the best.
keep going, Luke. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up.
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Laredo
Hope it all works out, Luke. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Bakersfield.
Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted.